Self-Advocacy is huge; especially during times of change and upheaval, as our voice acts as our anchor from all the chaos, but how do we maintain this voice and ensure we're speaking up for ourselves and our rights? Listen in!

Not quite where I saw my self before I moved or at any point in my life. I thought I'd be somewhere I could call home, but such is not the case and the conditions are taking their toll on my mental health; I'm on the move again. How will this work out? And speak of toll, my symptoms are acting up fast a result of my menstrual cycle and I'm back at the hospital for the 1st time since I was discharged in January. I definitely didn't see myself back here. What now?

Why do I tell people I'm Bipolar? There are so many reasons why and when I tell others and there's so to take from these interactions; you learn a lot about yourself and even more about your audience. Listen in for why I do, and do not, tell people I am Bipolar.

Here's and update on me and how I'm doing! In this podcast, I discuss how my mood has been and how life has been in total; I discuss my journey working with SHIP and it's many down sides and how my Bipolar "gently" ruined my life.

Are you feeling supported? Support groups and other Mental Health resources can be of great help, but sometimes they can also overwhelm you and make you feel more alone than you did before you joined. Let's talk about support groups and a little on how you can find the right one for you!

Me speaking candidly about my low mood state and discussing my trauma and things I'm afraid of with having Bipolar 1.

A discussion on the scientific basis of the word Euthymia and what it means for Bipolar and others with mental health disorders; and why it just is not good enough to describe progress, such as higher or more stabilized mood states.

Just a little rant while in low mood and an update for you all on my latest appointment with my psychiatrist. Also, just talking about bipolar disorder and deterioration, as well as some of my experiences.

BONUS EPISODE: Just a little bit of a motivational and hard conversation. About physical activity, not for the faint of heart - totally joking it's not that harsh, but I do want to push you to get that boat moving in aim for a more consistent and controllable mood. Listen in!

In this episode I give you an update on where I am at; it certainly isn't all sparkles and good stuff, but it's the best I've been in some time with one drawback! But, we cope and find a way forward as Beautiful Warriors.